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If you or one of your loved ones is struggling with this its worth knowing and worth asking your doctor about. Article mainly discusses generic anticonvulsants that have proven beneficial, but there are others such as Naltrexone that can also be helpful.

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[–] holiday 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I went cold turkey and the first week felt like a nightmare. I know everyone is different so a multitude of options is very good. Props to you for being a supportive wife. My wife helped me through my addiction immensely and I'll never be able to repay her for the amount of support she gave me. I'm 2.5 years sober now and feeling great.

I try to find ways to sho my thanks to her everyday and our marriage is significantly better because of me overcoming my urge to drink.

(Used to be 8-12 beers on work nights, drink until blackout on weekends)

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This isn't directed to OP of the comment I'm replying to, just piggy backing off it with my experience.

I used to drink a liter of vodka and 12 Steel reserves every day. I'm 7.5 years sober.

I did medical detox. If you are dependent on alcohol, DO NO QUIT COLD TURKEY.

It could kill you.

The truth is after quitting in order to stay sober you really really want to be sober. You need to be 100% committed. It's not easy. People can offer help but the truth is there is little they can do (but any help is good) but its really almost all on you, and you can do it if you want it bad enough... I know because I made it out and my life is better than ever for it.

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk? ❤️

[–] holiday 1 points 1 year ago

I did not see this reply until now. Just want to say keep it up man! I'm proud of you! Would also echo the medical detox if you're dependent.